"Derek is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a nationally board-certified counselor. He is also fully trained in EMDR Therapy. In addition to two bachelor degrees, one from Kalamazoo College and the other from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Derek also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University. Derek has worked extensively with people suffering from all types of addictions as well as depression, anxiety and dual diagnosis. He believes in collaborating with his clients and "It all works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end""

"Derek is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a nationally board-certified counselor. He is also fully trained in EMDR Therapy. In addition to two bachelor degrees, one from Kalamazoo College and the other from University of Wisconsin-Madison, Derek also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University. Derek has worked extensively with people suffering from all types of addictions as well as depression, anxiety and dual diagnosis. He believes in collaborating with his clients and "It all works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end""

"My approach to therapy is non-judgmental, individualized, and strength based treatment. I work collaboratively with adults, children, and adolescents to provide the therapeutic support sometimes needed for personal growth and to achieve one's identified goals. The processes of change I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, however I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of individuals."

"My approach to therapy is non-judgmental, individualized, and strength based treatment. I work collaboratively with adults, children, and adolescents to provide the therapeutic support sometimes needed for personal growth and to achieve one's identified goals. The processes of change I utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, however I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of individuals."

"Do you have purpose, a passion and a path? It seems like it should be so easy, to know one's self. But when we feel like we've fallen short of that, fear, doubt, anxiety and depression can take over, making day to day life a struggle. If you're struggling to find your path, I can help! As a therapist who specializes in helping clients find meaning in life, I help individuals, couples and kids get "unstuck", and moving forward on their journey to personal fulfillment."

"Do you have purpose, a passion and a path? It seems like it should be so easy, to know one's self. But when we feel like we've fallen short of that, fear, doubt, anxiety and depression can take over, making day to day life a struggle. If you're struggling to find your path, I can help! As a therapist who specializes in helping clients find meaning in life, I help individuals, couples and kids get "unstuck", and moving forward on their journey to personal fulfillment."

"Perhaps you're feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward. Perhaps you're overwhelmed and exhausted from giving to everyone else and find yourself feeling empty and alone. Maybe you're feeling weighed down and discouraged by the feeling that you're not good enough. Maybe you're struggling to connect with and feel close to your loved one. Or perhaps you're in the midst of a major life transition and struggling to navigate all the changes."

"Perhaps you're feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward. Perhaps you're overwhelmed and exhausted from giving to everyone else and find yourself feeling empty and alone. Maybe you're feeling weighed down and discouraged by the feeling that you're not good enough. Maybe you're struggling to connect with and feel close to your loved one. Or perhaps you're in the midst of a major life transition and struggling to navigate all the changes."

"speech IRL is a speech therapy and communications coaching practice. We provide specialty services primarily for professionals and youth (ages 12+). All of our clinicians are licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with a variety of niche specialties."

"speech IRL is a speech therapy and communications coaching practice. We provide specialty services primarily for professionals and youth (ages 12+). All of our clinicians are licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with a variety of niche specialties."

"I help individuals who find themselves experiencing emotional pain as they navigate the many facets of life. You might be trying the best you can and yet you feel stuck, confused and angry in your healing process. I can help you develop an understanding for the struggles you experience and work with you towards the restoration and transformation you are eager to attain."

"I help individuals who find themselves experiencing emotional pain as they navigate the many facets of life. You might be trying the best you can and yet you feel stuck, confused and angry in your healing process. I can help you develop an understanding for the struggles you experience and work with you towards the restoration and transformation you are eager to attain."

"I help women and men who are hurting, angry, and struggling to find their way through life's challenges, to create real and lasting change. Maybe you find it difficult to reach out for help or feel you should be able to manage your own problems, but I know it can be frustrating and demoralizing when real change remains elusive. I will work with you to more fully understand the roots of the issues at hand and collaboratively find resolution and greater freedom."

"I help women and men who are hurting, angry, and struggling to find their way through life's challenges, to create real and lasting change. Maybe you find it difficult to reach out for help or feel you should be able to manage your own problems, but I know it can be frustrating and demoralizing when real change remains elusive. I will work with you to more fully understand the roots of the issues at hand and collaboratively find resolution and greater freedom."

"Dr. Southgate is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the areas of therapy and school consultation. He received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and completed his psychology internship training at Sankofa Psychological Services. He has experience in college counseling, inpatient settings, and group practice. Dr. Southgate sees clients of all ages in individual, couples, and family formats. He specializes in play therapy, as well as the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relational discord from an insight oriented and interpersonal perspective."

"Dr. Southgate is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the areas of therapy and school consultation. He received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and completed his psychology internship training at Sankofa Psychological Services. He has experience in college counseling, inpatient settings, and group practice. Dr. Southgate sees clients of all ages in individual, couples, and family formats. He specializes in play therapy, as well as the treatment of depression, anxiety, and relational discord from an insight oriented and interpersonal perspective."

"If you're feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, discouraged by struggles relating to trauma, disordered eating, addictions or OCD, I am a personable, compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who would feel privileged to provide you with a safe space and useful coping tools in a friendly therapeutic setting. Intense emotions and obsessive thinking often take us out of the present moment and slow our progress towards a life of passion, presence and purpose. If you are simply looking for a safe place to process general life stressors or relationship challenges, therapy can be specifically tailored to your unique goals."

"If you're feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, discouraged by struggles relating to trauma, disordered eating, addictions or OCD, I am a personable, compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who would feel privileged to provide you with a safe space and useful coping tools in a friendly therapeutic setting. Intense emotions and obsessive thinking often take us out of the present moment and slow our progress towards a life of passion, presence and purpose. If you are simply looking for a safe place to process general life stressors or relationship challenges, therapy can be specifically tailored to your unique goals."

"I have a sincere passion for working systemically with children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. I utilize a multifaceted approach to treatment in order to help clients gain insight into their various behavioral, emotional, and thought processes. Rooted in a multicultural framework, I respect and value culturally diverse perspectives and interventions. Not only am I an LGBTQIA affirmative therapist, but also sensitive to issues of race/ethnicity, class, religion and how they may influence the therapeutic process."

"I have a sincere passion for working systemically with children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. I utilize a multifaceted approach to treatment in order to help clients gain insight into their various behavioral, emotional, and thought processes. Rooted in a multicultural framework, I respect and value culturally diverse perspectives and interventions. Not only am I an LGBTQIA affirmative therapist, but also sensitive to issues of race/ethnicity, class, religion and how they may influence the therapeutic process."

"Perhaps you've found yourself stuck in self-defeating patterns of thinking or behavior - struggling with feelings or symptoms you can no longer ignore. Maybe life has thrown you a curve ball you can't manage with your existing coping skills. If the solution was simple, you probably would have figured it out by now. Over 20+ years, I've helped numerous individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds, strengths and concerns to get "unstuck," make significant gains and achieve greater satisfaction in relationships, work and life in general."

"Perhaps you've found yourself stuck in self-defeating patterns of thinking or behavior - struggling with feelings or symptoms you can no longer ignore. Maybe life has thrown you a curve ball you can't manage with your existing coping skills. If the solution was simple, you probably would have figured it out by now. Over 20+ years, I've helped numerous individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds, strengths and concerns to get "unstuck," make significant gains and achieve greater satisfaction in relationships, work and life in general."

"During my past 18 years as a therapist I've worked with several clients with a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety and depression, chemical dependency, emotional abuse, sex addiction, codependency, eating disorders, and childhood trauma. I offer a supportive, confidential and safe place for you, your partner, spouse and/or family to work through obstacles, struggles, and current/past traumas to find success. It is my role to respect your values and the goal you set out to reach in therapy."

"During my past 18 years as a therapist I've worked with several clients with a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety and depression, chemical dependency, emotional abuse, sex addiction, codependency, eating disorders, and childhood trauma. I offer a supportive, confidential and safe place for you, your partner, spouse and/or family to work through obstacles, struggles, and current/past traumas to find success. It is my role to respect your values and the goal you set out to reach in therapy."

"I feel privileged to be a psychologist and my therapeutic style reflects this appreciation. Building a trusting, collaborative relationship is at the forefront of my work, though I'm aware this looks differently with each of my clients. I see the process of change as occurring in the context of the therapeutic relationship and by exploring patterns that may be preventing one from living a fulfilling existence. Through the discovery of these patterns, we can begin to understand how to live life more genuinely. I incorporate various therapeutic approaches and interventions, which speaks to our unique needs."

"I feel privileged to be a psychologist and my therapeutic style reflects this appreciation. Building a trusting, collaborative relationship is at the forefront of my work, though I'm aware this looks differently with each of my clients. I see the process of change as occurring in the context of the therapeutic relationship and by exploring patterns that may be preventing one from living a fulfilling existence. Through the discovery of these patterns, we can begin to understand how to live life more genuinely. I incorporate various therapeutic approaches and interventions, which speaks to our unique needs."

"By picking up the phone and contacting a therapist, you've taken the hardest step: a coming to an awareness that you would like to affect change in your life. I believe in an interactive, dynamic approach where together we explore the history of an issue, it's effects and most importantly, institute a positive plan for change."

"By picking up the phone and contacting a therapist, you've taken the hardest step: a coming to an awareness that you would like to affect change in your life. I believe in an interactive, dynamic approach where together we explore the history of an issue, it's effects and most importantly, institute a positive plan for change."

"I have been a therapist for over 25 years, specializing primarily in depression/anxiety, relationship issues, and addiction/alcoholism. I believe that pain shared is pain lessened and that people can and do recover from issues that have been troubling them for years. I work with individuals and couples."

"I have been a therapist for over 25 years, specializing primarily in depression/anxiety, relationship issues, and addiction/alcoholism. I believe that pain shared is pain lessened and that people can and do recover from issues that have been troubling them for years. I work with individuals and couples."

"The decision to begin therapy can be a rather difficult one that many people initially struggle with, but, once a commitment is made, it can be very rewarding. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an intrinsic part of the process and, as such, collaboration between the client and the therapist is essential. My clinical interests include working with individuals with adjustment issues, grief and loss, issues related to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, identity development, trauma and resilience, and issues related to attachment."

"The decision to begin therapy can be a rather difficult one that many people initially struggle with, but, once a commitment is made, it can be very rewarding. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an intrinsic part of the process and, as such, collaboration between the client and the therapist is essential. My clinical interests include working with individuals with adjustment issues, grief and loss, issues related to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, identity development, trauma and resilience, and issues related to attachment."

"Being a seasoned professional, I am able to accept the person for who they are in their struggles and assist them to again find their strengths and beauty and support their journey toward health, balance and peace. I experience this as an honor. With over 20 years in the field, and a strong personal journey, my resources are expansive."

"Being a seasoned professional, I am able to accept the person for who they are in their struggles and assist them to again find their strengths and beauty and support their journey toward health, balance and peace. I experience this as an honor. With over 20 years in the field, and a strong personal journey, my resources are expansive."

"Do you want to create change? Do you want to learn how to make intrapersonal and interpersonal shifts in order to move through your life with more ease? With 23 years of experience, I am a seasoned dance/movement therapist. However, I not only offer body centered approaches but a variety of other creative modalities such as art making, role play, and creative writing to awaken our healthiest parts. I have consistently witnessed the power of incorporating these non-verbal and artistically expressive techniques into the traditional counseling process."

"Do you want to create change? Do you want to learn how to make intrapersonal and interpersonal shifts in order to move through your life with more ease? With 23 years of experience, I am a seasoned dance/movement therapist. However, I not only offer body centered approaches but a variety of other creative modalities such as art making, role play, and creative writing to awaken our healthiest parts. I have consistently witnessed the power of incorporating these non-verbal and artistically expressive techniques into the traditional counseling process."

"Have your child's teachers given less than glowing reports of your child's behavior? The Full Circle Program is here to help. I specialize in working with children 2-17 and their families, teachers, and other healthcare providers to find lasting solutions that work for your lifestyle. Treatment focuses on specific, short-term goals in the context of overall personal growth for children and parents. Elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Play Therapy are incorporated. Each child is unique, and your child's treatment will be tailored to your family's specific needs."

"Have your child's teachers given less than glowing reports of your child's behavior? The Full Circle Program is here to help. I specialize in working with children 2-17 and their families, teachers, and other healthcare providers to find lasting solutions that work for your lifestyle. Treatment focuses on specific, short-term goals in the context of overall personal growth for children and parents. Elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Play Therapy are incorporated. Each child is unique, and your child's treatment will be tailored to your family's specific needs."

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If you're looking for Experiential Therapy in 60605 or for a 60605 Experiential Therapy Therapist these Therapists provide Experiential Therapy counseling.Experiential therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses expressive tools and activities, such as role-playing or acting, props, arts and crafts, music, animal care, guided imagery, or various forms of recreation to re-enact and re-experience emotional situations from past and recent relationships. The client focuses on the activities and, through the experience, begins to identify emotions associated with success, disappointment, responsibility, and self-esteem. Under the guidance of a trained experiential therapist, the client can begin to release and explore negative feelings of anger, hurt, or shame as they relate to past experiences that may have been blocked or still linger.

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